Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025

This bill establishes a $137.5 million Quapaw Bear Settlement Trust Account within the Department of the Interior to resolve a long-standing legal claim. It directly affects the Quapaw Nation tribe and its individual members identified in the Bear v. United States court case. The bill mandates that funds be distributed according to a plan agreed upon by the tribe and its members, requiring mediation within 45 days of enactment; if mediation fails, the Secretary of the Interior will determine a final distribution plan after a hearing process. The settlement must follow the procedures outlined in a prior court report and ensures the funds are distributed without further legal challenges.